St. Joan
of Arc
rededicated after
major renovation
Bishop Vigneron pours chrism on the new altar at St.
Joan of Arc Church in San Ramon during rededication ceremonies, June 8.
The church’s interior underwent a major renovation to improve its
liturgical design and to make the church fully accessible to the disabled.
Behind the altar are, from left, Father Tom Powers, Father Fred Riccio,
Jesuit Father Tom Lucas, Deacon Charlie Stanton, and parishioner Ben Young
(right) assisting.
All phoTos by Dominique
Mintz
 |
AT LEFT: Bishop Allen Vigneron spreads chrism on the new altar during
the anointing ritual. With Bishop Vigneron are, from left, Father
Fred Riccio, pastor; Jesuit Father Tom Lucas, professor of art and
design at the University of San Francisco, who oversaw the renovation
project; and Deacon Charlie Stanton. ABOVE: Choir members sing during
the rededication liturgy. The church was originally dedicated by Dec.
11, 1983, with Bishop John Cummins presiding. |
 |
AT LEFT: Bob Cummings, parish youth director, lights a candle, one
of four placed in the corners of the church. With him is Maureen Tiffany,
director of religious education in the parish.. ABOVE: Robbie McHale
holds a candle being lit by Bishop Vigneron. With him are his parents
Joseph and Mary and his brother Danny. |
back
to top
home
|
